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Ra-zor Slide Pro: Environmental News: Lets Protect Our Environment: ...: By Emily Rabbitt Like many people, shaving is a part of my daily grooming routine. And like all routines, I don’t think about i...

Environmental News: Lets Protect Our Environment: 2 Billion Tossed Per Year: What’s The Most Wasteful Bathroom Product?

By Emily Rabbitt

Like many people, shaving is a part of my daily grooming routine.

And like all routines, I don’t think about it much.

But the other day, I grabbed a razor from the side of my tub and realized I had three razors sitting there. Plastic razors that I’ve been buying and throwing away after a week or two for the last twenty years.

How could I have never noticed what a waste that is?

The EPA estimates that 2 billion razors are thrown away each year. That’s outrageous, considering that you can’t recycle disposable razors in the U.S. You can recycle the steel blades (check with your local recycling center first), but your standard disposable razor is going to the landfill.

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When you think about it, razors may be the most wasteful product we use in the bathroom.

I actually thought that my disposable razor conundrum was going to be solved by just putting a mini recycling bin in my bathroom—old razors to recycle, problem solved.

But it’s not that easy. Single-use items create big problems for the environment.

And add that to the environmental costs of manufacturing, plastic packaging, and shipping (to say nothing of water or shaving cream use, during shaving itself), and the problem keeps growing.

As we’re getting into spring in the next few weeks (the start of shaving season!), now’s as good a time as any to think more critically about your razor routine. Whether you shave daily or as little as possible, shaving is a big cultural habit that doesn’t need to be so wasteful.

Here are 5 ways to improve the environmental impact of your shaving routine:

1. Electric shavers

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They’re going to cost you more up front, but you’ll save in the long run. Also, they have the added bonus of reducing the amount of water you use.

 

If you make the switch to an electric shaver, go for an eco-boost and get a solar charger, too.

I currently spend about $8 for the 4-pack of Lady Bics. If I use a new one every two weeks, that’s $216/year, and 104 non-recyclable contributions to a landfill, plus the packaging for 26 4-packs.

There are electric shavers starting at around $30, so it pays for itself in just a few months, and you can shave without any gel, cream, or lotion.

2. Use recycled instead

If you can’t give up your disposable habit, there are some products that are used from recycled plastic. Preserve offers a razor made from recycled materials, as does Schick. Schick has also moved to zero-landfill production.

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This is a better option than non-recycled razors, but that razor you’re done with is still not getting recycled.

3. Buy reusable razors and replace the blades

This trick doesn’t eliminate waste but can reduce it, especially if you sharpen the blades for re-use.

4. Straight razor

Gentlemen, you can use a straight razor on your mutton chops. (This is just not an option for legs and armpits.) But it’s supposed to be a fantastic shave, and has the added bonus of being cool.

Try getting it done by a skilled barber before you invest, to see if it’s a feeling you can get used to.

5. Just don’t shave!

Did you know that No Shave November works as a fundraiser for cancer research? Don’t spend money on your shaving routine, and instead donate that cash to charity for people who lose their hair in chemotherapy.

I know, I know; not shaving is easier said than done.

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Guys, I think the world could use more scruff and stubble, but it’s a personal choice, and I hear those things get itchy. But beards work for the Red Sox, and make a nice face-warmer. Just sayin’.

Ladies, it’s all about what makes you comfortable. The completely hairless concept of beauty is a social construct. That being said, it’s not one I feel comfortable deviating from, so I’m going to keep shaving.

But I will promise this instead: I am going to pay attention to shaving products I buy.

I’m making the choice to rethink “disposable,” when so many things with that label are destined for a landfill.

Why not take the next step, and shave sustainably? 

Source. Groundswell, Emily Rabbitt, October 29, 2014 

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The Ra-zor Slide Pro: A Disposable Razor Blade Sharpening Device: Save Money and Protect Our Environment

Imagine enjoying a smooth shave everyday while saving money and protecting our environment? Now you can!

ZOR Enterprise Corporation from Abbotsford, British Columbia is proud to introduce the all new Ra-zor Slide Pro; a breakthrough in disposable razor blade sharpening technology that will save you money and protect our environment.

The Ra-zor Slide Pro makes sharpening disposable razor blades, which become dull after only a few uses, fast & easy. The device is carefully crafted with Swiss-like precision. Its patented technology assures a sharper razor blade and smoother shave for up to 6 months.

According to the company's president Roger Zullig, "the Ra-zor Slide Pro will save the average blade shaver, a man or a women, up to $400.00 per year in shaving cost."

When asked about its effect on protecting the environment Mr. Zullig says, "over 2 billion razor blades are deposited into (U.S) landfills every year. The Ra-zor Slide Pro will allow users to reuse their blades over and over and thereby reducing the damage to our environment."

When pressed about its design to keep the blades clean & sharp to protect the user's skin from being irritated by a dull blade Mr. Zullig says, "when I designed the Ra-zor Slide Pro I had both men & women in mind. I wanted to design a device that was small, efficient and would fit comfortably in the users hand.

Because the product would be used in the shower, over the bathtub or near the sink attached to tiles or mirrors, I needed to use material that would be self lubricating and could sharpen the blade in both dry or wet conditions while protecting the so important gliding strip at the same time. Fortunately, I was able to find the right material to address this very important issue."

For Mr. Zullig, the Ra-zor Slide Pro has been 7 years in the making. What started out as an idea to "sharpen disposable razor blades to receive a smoother shave, to save money & to protect the environment" is now a reality to share with everyone.  

Today his product is currently being marketed in North America, but Mr. Zullig sees a day in the not to distant future where his product is marketed world wide with every 2nd household having one or many Ra-zor Slide Pro's in their bathrooms.

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Ra-zor Slide Pro: The History of the Moustache

Ra-zor Slide Pro: The History of the Moustache: T hroughout history, the moustache has been embedded in tradition and culture all around the world. Did you know that some of the first ...

The History of the Moustache

Throughout history, the moustache has been embedded in tradition and culture all around the world. Did you know that some of the first fashionable mustaches depicted in time date back to the ancient Egyptians, and around 300 BC Iranian horsemen were some of the earliest known mustaches to roam?

A mustache has always represented a sign of manliness, and this has continued to be a widely accepted viewpoint around the world to this day. We believe that having a mustache, or any facial hair for that matter, is what sets a man apart from other men. This is why men have continued to embrace that soft fur on their lips for centuries and centuries!

Below are a few short fun history facts about the moustache...

The Middle Ages - During medieval times, knights and kings went as far as to have armor crafted to the needs of their moustaches. While formulated styling products were scarce, simple bees wax and other natural solutions had to be utilized.

  

  1600s - It was shortly after the Elizabethan Era during the 17th century, that the English made the moustache a more fashionable trend. The moustache reined during this time period, partially thanks to the famous Beard Tax implemented by Peter the Great.

 

1800s - Twirling and shaping the mustache became most popular in the 19th century. This created a new demand for waxes, combs, and other fancy grooming tools that started to hit catalogs like Sears & Roebuck.

 

1920s - Both American and British culture had come to honor the moustache as a symbol of the modern man. This was thanks to various film actors such as Clark Gable and Errol Flynn, as well as the soldiers seen in the parades and newspapers.

1950s - The mustache found a resurgence during this time, as the artist Salvador Dali defined a new look and style that later, in the 21st century was voted the most recognized mustache in history in numerous publications!

1960s - 1970s The beard simply ruled during these decades. Only a brave few dared to rock a stache during these years.

1980s - The moustache rose again in popularity due to TV shows like Magnum PI hit movie Full Metal Jacket that featured some of the most popular staches to hit the big screen.

Early 2000s - Once the 90's creeper mustache faded from our memories, the now famous movement "Movember" was created. What we are referring to is "an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues". This stache boom helped lead the way to a whole new world of facial hair.

Current - Since 2010, the moutache industry has skyrocketed in popularity. A variety of athletes, actors, and musicians successfully have infiltrated the media and influenced our younger society to accept mustaches and facial hair in general. Thanks to the rise in eCommerce, there are now more folks likes us here at Vintage Grooming out there offering an abundance of quality mustache wax products, tools, and education to help assist gentlemen with proper care and maintenance.

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Are you a disposable razor blade user who would like to save money, protect the environment & receive a smooth non irritating shave every time? If the answer is yes, then the Ra-zor Slide Pro is for you!

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Source. Vintave Grooming Company, Staff, May 9, 2019

Ra-zor Slide Pro: Men's Grooming Tips: Moustache Styles: The Chevron...

Ra-zor Slide Pro: Men's Grooming Tips: Moustache Styles: The Chevron...: Moustache Styles. The  Chevron There’s no denying that moustaches have made an epic comeback. Today,  the facial hair classic is once aga...